All Entries in the "Gluten Free Athletes" Category

Peter Bronski is undertaking a mission that many of us can only imagine. Pete is the author of No Gluten, No Problem, as well as Artisanal Gluten-Free Cooking with his wife Kelli. I profiled Pete as a gluten free athlete last year. He is training for the Virgil Crest Ultra Race-which is a 50 mile […]

I am very happy to have Jon as a featured Gluten Free Athlete. Jon and I were introduced by a mutual friend, JC at JCD Fitness. Jon has a great story and attitude. Introducing Jon! Name: Jonathan Fernandes Age: 21 Location: Edison, New Jersey. Sports/Activites: Currently doing Strength Training & Bodybuilding. Previously Did martial arts […]

Gluten Free Protein Powder Reviews and Recommendations (or not!) Protein powder. It can be so useful, so tasty, so convenient! It can also be completely vile tasting, or worse, make us sick due to cross-contact or hidden gluten. This page is for us all to share our experiences with protein powders, so we can learn […]

Hi guys! My name is Kim and I write a blog on gluten-free living called Gluten-free is Life. Erin asked if I would do a guest post and I was thrilled and honored to write one. I have been gluten-free for a little over 4 years now. I am currently training for my first full […]

In Part 1, we reviewed some mainstream and popular athletes who had gone the gluten-free route. The experiences that they shared showed a perceived improvement in performance on a gluten free diet. These athletes were not diagnosed with celiac disease. So, what gives? There are several potential reasons why the athletes may have in fact […]

My Dad handed me a Men’s Journal magazine, saying “they talk about gluten free in here.” I looked at the front cover and sure enough, there it was at the top of the cover. “No More Wheat-the Surprising New Diet for Athletes.” My very sophisticated first response was “huhmph” or something along those lines. I […]

Here’s a shocker-I have a fitness background. In the fitness world, there is something that is affectionately referred to as “bro-science.” Interestingly enough, there is actually a definition for “bro-science” at urbandictionary.com. “Broscience is the predominant brand of reasoning in bodybuilding circles where the anecdotal reports of jacked dudes are considered more credible than scientific […]

Stephanie has had some very cool adventures in life and in fitness! Stephanie Diamond, age 33 Hometown: I grew up in Hope Valley, Rhode Island. I currently live in Bujumbura, Burundi, Central Africa. Sports and accomplishments: Running and hiking. I trekked to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in February 2009. I was diagnosed in the […]

Pam has a very cool blog, make sure to check her out! Here is her story in her words… My name is Pamela Kropf and I am a 32 year old wife/mother/athlete living in Sacramento California but was born and raised in northern New Jersey. My number one accomplishment is being a mother to a […]

I first ran into Kelly on a bodybuilding/fitness message board. She keeps a journal there, and with gluten free in the title-I was intrigued. Kelly always keeps a positive outlook and has encouraging words for others. Here she is! Kelly Baker, age 31, resides in Columbus Ohio. National Physique Committee Figure Competitor, Women’s Tri-Fitness Competitor […]

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